香 港 中 文 大 學 雅 禮 中 國 語 文 研 習 所 Yale-China Chinese Language Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Non-native Speakers Series 外 語 人 士 學 中 文 系 列 Putonghua (Mandarin) Part-time Foundation Certificate Programmes January Intake 2016 (Saturday Classes) Application Deadline: December 18, 2015 (Friday) Enjoy a 5% Early Bird Discount* by submitting your application before: December 4, 2015 (Friday) * Applicable to tuition fee only. One type of discount for each applicant per course only. Not available to CEF applicants. Students should write the amount with discount in their credit card or cheque payment, or to settle the amount with discount in cash after staff s confirmation. No reminder on the use of discount will be given from the Centre. No retrospect refund of discount will be entertained. CLC reserves the right on the final interpretation of the use of discounts. Course code Course name Start Date End Date Day Time Venue 162-PP2101-01 Elementary Putonghua I 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 14:0-17:20 162-PP2102-01 Elementary Putonghua II 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 14:0-17:20 162-PP210-01 Upper Elementary Putonghua I 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 10:00-12:50 162-PP2104-01 Upper Elementary Putonghua II 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 14:0-17:20 162-PP2105-01 Intermediate Putonghua I 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 14:0-17:20 162-PP2109-01 Putonghua Advanced Starter I - (CPTH1 Application of Vocabulary & Grammar III) ^ 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 10:00-12:50 162-PP2110-01 Putonghua Advanced Starter II - (CPTH2 Oral Skills Practice III)^ 16-Jan-16 0-Apr-16 Saturday 10:00-12:50 ^ Courses outside the Foundation Certificate Programme framework. Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association Saturday courses have unique scheduling with only 2 for the last 2 lessons. (AM class: 11:00-12:50; PM class: 14:0-16:20). Each course contains (50 minutes each). Tuition fee (teaching materials included): HK$5,670 / course; Application fee (new student only): HK$200 / person. Study credit transfer from part-time courses (eligible for Foundation Certificate award) to full-time award-bearing programmes (Certificate/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma award) is possible except for courses Elementary Putonghua I and Elementary Putonghua II. Subject to conditions. Please refer to policy at www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/pt_credit_transfer.pdf Class cancellation due to insufficient enrolment (if applicable) will be informed in writing by December 1, 2015. Enquiry: 94 6727 Web: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc Email: clc@cuhk.edu.hk Facebook.com/clccuhk
香 港 中 文 大 學 雅 禮 中 國 語 文 研 習 所 Yale-China Chinese Language Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Non-native Speakers Series 外 語 人 士 學 中 文 系 列 Putonghua (Mandarin) Part-time Foundation Certificate Programmes January Intake 2016 (Weekday Afternoon/ Evening Classes) Application Deadline: December 18, 2015 (Friday) Enjoy a 5% Early Bird Discount* by submitting your application before: December 4, 2015 (Friday) * Applicable to tuition fee only. One type of discount for each applicant per course only. Not available to CEF applicants. Students should write the amount with discount in their credit card or cheque payment, or to settle the amount with discount in cash after staff s confirmation. No reminder on the use of discount will be given from the Centre. No retrospect refund of discount will be entertained. CLC reserves the right on the final interpretation of the use of discounts. Course code Course name Start Date End Date Day Time Venue 161-PP2101-01_A Elementary Putonghua I 12-Jan-15 24-Mar-16 Tue & Thu 19:00-20:50 161-PP2101-01_B Elementary Putonghua I 12-Jan-16 29-Mar-16 Tue & Fri 14:0-16:20 161-PP2102-01_A Elementary Putonghua II 12-Jan-15 29-Mar-16 Tue & Fri 19:00-20:50 161-PP2102-01_B Elementary Putonghua II 11-Jan-16 24-Mar-16 Mon & Thu 14:0-16:20 161-PP210-01_A Upper Elementary Putonghua I 11-Jan-16 24-Mar-16 Mon & Thu 19:00-20:50 161-PP2108-01 Upper Intermediate Putonghua II 11-Jan-16 2-Mar-16 Mon & Wed 19:00-20:50 161-PP2110-01 Putonghua Advanced Starter II - (CPTH2 Oral Skills Practice III) ^ 1-Jan-16 0-Mar-16 Wed & Fri 19:00-20:50 161-PP2116-01 Advanced Putonghua II (CPTH444 Business & News Topic)^ 11-Jan-16 2-Mar-16 Mon & Wed 19:00-20:50 ^ Courses outside the Foundation Certificate Programme framework. Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association Tuition fee (teaching materials included): HK$5,670 / course; Application fee (new student only): HK$200 / person. Each course contains (50 minutes each). Study credit transfer from part-time courses (eligible for Foundation Certificate award) to full-time award-bearing programmes (Certificate/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma award) is possible except for courses Elementary Putonghua I and Elementary Putonghua II. Subject to conditions. Please refer to policy at www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/pt_credit_transfer.pdf Class cancellation due to insufficient enrolment (if applicable) will be informed in writing by December 1, 2015. Enquiry: 94 6727 Web: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc Email: clc@cuhk.edu.hk Facebook.com/clccuhk
香 港 中 文 大 學 雅 禮 中 國 語 文 研 習 所 Yale-China Chinese Language Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Non-native Speakers Series 外 語 人 士 學 中 文 系 列 Putonghua (Mandarin) Part-time Foundation Certificate Programmes 普 通 話 基 礎 證 書 兼 讀 課 程 New Evening Classes in January, April, July & October New Saturday Classes in January, May & September <Foundation Certificate in Chinese as a Foreign/ Second Language (Putonghua) > is recognized under the Qualifications Framework. Putonghua, also known as Mandarin, the standard speech and the official language of mainland China spoken by more than 1 billion native speakers, is increasingly regarded as the language with equal importance to English. Along with the booming economy and the many business opportunities related to China, learning Putonghua seems becoming inevitable for many, and the education systems in some foreign countries have made learning of Putonghua compulsory to students.
香 港 中 文 大 學 雅 禮 中 國 語 文 研 習 所 Yale-China Chinese Language Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Non-native Speakers Series 外 語 人 士 學 中 文 系 列 Putonghua (Mandarin) Part-time Foundation Certificate Programmes September Intake 2015 (Saturday Classes) Application Deadline: August 28, 2015 (Friday) Enjoy a 5% Early Bird Discount* by submitting your application before: August 14, 2015 (Friday) * Applicable to tuition fee only. One type of discount for each applicant per course only. Not available to CEF applicants. Students should write the amount in discount in their credit card or cheque payment, or to settle the amount with discount in cash after staff s confirmation. No reminder on the use of discount will be given from the Centre. No retrospect refund of discount will be entertained. CLC reserves the final right on interpreting the use of the discounts. Course code Course name Start Date End Date Day Time Venue 156-PP2101-01 Elementary Putonghua I 19-Sep-15 19-Dec-15 Saturday 14:0-17:20 156-PP2102-01 Elementary Putonghua II 19-Sep-15 19-Dec-15 Saturday 10:00-12:50 156-PP210-01 Upper Elementary Putonghua I 19-Sep-15 19-Dec-15 Saturday 14:0-17:20 156-PP2104-01 Upper Elementary Putonghua II 19-Sep-15 19-Dec-15 Saturday 14:0-17:20 Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association 156-PP2108-01 Upper Intermediate Putonghua II 19-Sep-15 19-Dec-15 Saturday 10:00-12:50 156-PP2109-01 Putonghua Advanced Starter I Application of Vocabulary & Grammar III (CPTH1)^ 19-Sep-15 19-Dec-15 Saturday 10:00-12:50 Saturday course has a unique scheduling with only 2 for the last 2 lessons. (AM class: 11:00-12:50; PM class: 14:0-16:20). ^ Courses outside the Foundation Certificate Programme framework. Each module contains (50 minutes each). Tuition fee (teaching materials included): HK$5,670 / module; Application fee (new student only): HK$200 / person Study credit transfer from part-time courses to full-time award-bearing programmes is possible except for courses Elementary Putonghua I and Elementary Putonghua II. Subject to conditions. Please refer to policy at www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/pt_credit_transfer.pdf Class cancellation due to insufficient enrolment (if applicable) will be informed in writing by 4 September (September intake). Enquiry: 94 6727 Web: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc Email: clc@cuhk.edu.hk Facebook.com/clccuhk
香 港 中 文 大 學 雅 禮 中 國 語 文 研 習 所 Yale-China Chinese Language Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Non-native Speakers Series 外 語 人 士 學 中 文 系 列 Putonghua (Mandarin) Part-time time Foundation Certificate Programmes October Intake 2015 (Weekday Afternoon/ Evening Classes) Application Deadline: September 11, 2015 (Friday) by submitting your application before: August 28, 2015 (Friday) Enjoy a 5% Early Bird Discount* by submitting your application before: * Applicable to tuition fee only. One type of discount for each applicant per course only. Not available to CEF applicants. Students should write the amount in discount in their credit card or cheque payment, or to settle the amount with discount in cash after staff s confirmation. No reminder on the use of discount will be given from the Centre. No retrospect refund of discount will be entertained. CLC reserves the final right on interpreting the use of the discounts. Course code 157-PP2101-01_A 157-PP2101-01_B 157-PP2102-01_A 157-PP2102-01_B 157-PP210-01_A 157-PP2104-01 157-PP2105-01 157-PP2107-01 157-PP2109-01 157-PP2115-01 Course name Start Date End Date Day Time Elementary Putonghua I 1-Oct-15 18-Dec-15 Tue & Fri 19:00-20:50 Elementary Putonghua I 12-Oct-15 17-Dec-15 Mon & Thu 14:0-16:20 Elementary Putonghua II 12-Oct-15 17-Dec-15 Mon & Thu 19:00-20:50 Elementary Putonghua II 1-Oct-15 18-Dec-15 Tue & Fri 14:0-16:20 Upper Elementary Putonghua I 1-Oct-15 17-Dec-15 Tue & Thu 19:00-20:50 Upper Elementary Putonghua II 7-Oct-15 16-Dec-15 Mon & Wed 19:00-20:50 Intermediate Putonghua I 1-Oct-15 17-Dec-15 Tue & Thu 19:00-20:50 Upper Intermediate Putonghua I 7-Oct-15 16-Dec-15 Mon & Wed 19:00-20:50 Putonghua Advanced Starter I (CPTH1) ^ 9-Oct-15 18-Dec-15 Wed & Fri 19:00-20:50 Advanced Putonghua IB - News Media IB (CPTH441B)^ 7-Oct-15 16-Dec-15 Mon & Wed 19:00-20:50 Venue Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association Tuition fee (teaching materials included): HK$5,670 / module; Application fee (new student only): HK$200 / person. Each module contains (50 minutes each). ^ Courses outside the Foundation Certificate Programme framework. Study credit transfer from part-time time courses to full-time award-bearing programmes is possible except for courses Elementary Putonghua I and Elementary Putonghua II. Subject to conditions. Please refer to policy at www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/pt_credit_transfer.pdf Class cancellation due to insufficient enrolment (if applicable) will be informed in writing by 25 September (October intake). Enquiry: 94 6727 Web: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc Email: clc@cuhk.edu.hk Facebook.com/clccuhk
The Centre Founded in 196 under the joint auspices of New Asia College and the Yale-China Association, the Centre became part of the Chinese University in 1974 and has been responsible for the teaching of Chinese language (Putonghua and Cantonese) of University students as well as other Putonghua and Cantonese learners. Courses are offered in two different series: for non-native speakers and for native speakers of Chinese. All the series have different levels to meet the needs and aptitude of students. The Programme The programme aims to give all-rounded training in Chinese (Putonghua) with emphasis on oral skill and listening comprehension. All the four speech functions namely listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught. The programme consists of proficiencyoriented activities based on useful vocabulary items, daily expressions and a wide variety of patterns. Simplified Chinese characters will be taught in ALL Putonghua courses. For reference only, students are usually expected to spend no less than 4 hours a week on revision to make progress. The Elementary Courses familiarize students with the fundamental pronunciation in Putonghua through different activities. By the end of the courses, students are expected to use Putonghua to solve daily problems in a limited way. Elementary to Intermediate courses The sounds and tones of Putonghua ( Hanyu Pinyin or Putonghua Module 1 (PP2101) Elementary Putonghua I Phonetics), classroom expressions. Topics: what is your name; who is he; is that the office; is the teacher here; where are you going; where is the station; what do you want to do. Revision on Putonghua sounds, tones and expression. Topics: what do Module 2 (PP2102) Elementary Putonghua II you like to eat; how much is it; when will we go; when will you be free; please ask someone to give me a call; what is the best way to go somewhere. Module (PP210) Upper Elementary Putonghua I Topics: introducing someone; inviting someone for sport; my favorite food; is the shopping mall far from here. Module 4 (PP2104) Upper Elementary Putonghua II Topics: holiday plan; talking about previous trips; transportation and accommodation; sick leave. Module 5 (PP2105) Intermediate Putonghua I Topics: visiting a friend; chatting with roommate; taking a taxi; entertainment; making traveling plan. Module 6 (PP2106) Intermediate Putonghua II Topics: applying visa; buying tickets; making reservation; seeing a doctor; farewell. Module 7 (PP2107) Upper Intermediate Putonghua I Topics: reunion; self-introduction at intermediate level; a letter from a long-time friend; making recommendations; renting a house; expressing gratitude for a favor; inviting friends for dinner. Topics: hobbies; convincing friends to quit bad habits; sports; health Module 8 (PP2108) Upper Intermediate Putonghua II issues; appreciating a film; recommending films to friends; musical talent and concert; requesting for a make-up test; seasons and fashion; differences between two countries.
Upon Intermediate and Advanced level, the courses focus on the use of more vocabulary and grammar structures, fluency in speaking practice in real life settings, and the appropriateness in application. By the end of the courses, students are expected to use Putonghua at sentence or paragraph levels; to be able to participate in simple conversations on predictable topics, obtain information by asking and answering questions, combine learned materials to communicate personal meanings, can satisfy basic personal needs and social demands. Intermediate to Advanced courses* Module 9 (PP2109) Putonghua Advanced Starter I Module 10 (PP2110) Putonghua Advanced Starter II Module 11 (PP2111) Putonghua Advanced Starter III Module 12 (PP2112) Putonghua Advanced Starter IV Module 1 (PP211) Putonghua Advanced Starter V Module 14 (PP2114) Advanced Putonghua IA Module 15 (PP2115) Advanced Putonghua IB Module 16 (PP2116) Advanced Putonghua II HSK Preparation Course I (Level 4) HSK Preparation Course II (Level 5) CPTH1 Application of Vocabulary & Grammar III Topics: discussing travel plans, safety first, hospitalization, whom do children resemble, to mail a greeting card. CPTH2 Oral Skill Practice III Topics: the missing wallet, looking for a job, buying a computer, the news media, a get together. CPTH Communication in Context III Topics: a travel in China, look for a better job, seize the chance, a new page in life, a happy living. CPTH4 Listening and Reading Comprehensions Skills III Topics: describing appearance, clothing, cooking and recipe, household decorations, work and profession CPTH5 Basic Presentation Skills & Daily Situations III Topics: vacation, medical attendance, news and magazines, family and marriage, lifestyle CPTH441 News Media I (A) Topics: contest and voting, survey and statistics, natural hazards, environmental protection. CPTH441 News Media I (B) Topics: official announcement, health and medical, consumer complaints, ordinance and regulations. CPTH444 Business & News Topics Topics: the economic development of HK, competitiveness, from primary industry to tertiary industry. HSK level 4 listening training, HSK level 4 reading comprehension training, HSK level 4 writing composition training. HSK level 5 listening training, HSK level 5 reading comprehension training, HSK level 5 writing composition training. HSK Preparation Course III (Level 6) HSK level 6 listening training, HSK level 6 reading comprehension training, HSK level 6 writing composition training. *Module 9 and above are not part of the Foundation Certificate award. Internal Credit Transfer Credits earned from Module 4 or up can be transferred to the Certificate/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma Programme in Chinese as a Foreign/ Second Language (Putonghua) subject to conditions. Please refer to www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/pt_credit_transfer.pdf for more information. The Centre reserves the right to start or cancel a course due to operational concern. Applicants will be informed in due time. Please refer to the latest lesson schedule.
The Award Foundation Certificate in Chinese as a Foreign / Second Language (Putonghua) 對外漢語( 普通話)基礎證書 對外漢語(普通話 普通話 基礎證書 Qualification Register registration no: 12/000916/2. QF level = 22. Validity period: 5 May 2008 to 1 December er 201 2019 Award Requirements: Completion of any two modules of PP2101 to PP2108. Minimum attendance rate of 70% %. Satisfactory assessment. CEF Reimbursable Courses* Basic Presentation Skills and HSK Preparation 基本表達技巧及 HSK 應試輔導 (CEF Code: 24Z07247) The course requires the study of (1) Basic Presentation Skills & Daily Situations (CPTH5 and its equivalence equivalen such as Module 1/ PP211 Putonghua Advanced Starter V) and (2) HSK Preparation Course I, II or III. News Media & Presentation Skills and HSK Preparation 新聞閱讀與表達及 HSK 應試輔導 (CEF Code: 24Z0729) The course requires the study of (1) News Media and Presentation Skill (CPTH441 and its equivalence equivalen such as Module 14/ PP2114 and Module 15/ PP2115) and (2) HSK Preparation Course II, II or III. Communication Skills & Culture and HSK Preparation 語言與文化及HSK應試輔導 應試輔導 (CEF Code: 24Z07255) 語言與文化及 The course requires the study of (1) Communication Skills & Culture (CPTH445 and its equivalence) and (2) HSK Preparation Course I, II or III. *CEF (Continuing Education Fund) is a HK government initiative to encourage life-long learning by offering 80% course reimbursement or a maximum of HK$10000. Students eligible for CEF: (1) Hong Kong residents (2) Study a CEF Reimbursable Course. () Fulfill course performance and attendance requirement (4) Settle all payment with the Centre and register in person with the CEF office before the start of a course. CEF official web site www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef. CEF hotline 142 2277 Yale-China China Chinese Language Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Teaching Materials The Academic Activity Division of CLC published teaching materials and learning aids based on abundant teaching experience guided by teaching research findings. Basic Chinese: A Short Course I-II, Kung-Fu I-II or other materials written by CLC instructors and supplementary materials prepared by CLC will be used in Putonghua for Non-native Speakers Series. Students are also recommended to acquire a copy of English Putonghua Pocket Dictionary and Chinese English Pocket Dictionary to facilitate their learning. Assessment Quiz (written), final exam (oral), Speech presentation, instructor s assessment and attendance. * Note: students can take the course without assessment as long as they sign a declaration form. However, the students will not be, if available, entitled to CUHK award-bearing certificate. The Teachers Putonghua Programme Division (PPD) Head: Dr. Jonathan WONG (Doctor of Education, CLC Best Teacher Award Recipient 2001, 2007 and 201) Well-qualified instructors of the Chinese University who are experienced in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign/ Second Language. For more information, please check CLC s s website www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/staff under PPD. Application Procedures 1. Download application form from http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/sspform.pdf w w.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/part 2. Study the placement guidelines and take necessary actions: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc/placement. Study and sign the notes to application attached to the application form. 4. Send in completed application form together with signed notes by email, fax or in person to CLC office. 5. CLC staff will check whether the applicant s immigration status is eligible to study in HK. 6. Those who would like to receive an award certificate issued by CUHK, on top of study hours and assessment requirement, should submit an (a) ID/ passport copy (b) a copy of education document certifying that you are at least have completed Hong Kong secondary five education or equivalent on or prior to 2011 or, have completed Hong Kong secondary six education (university admission level) or equivalent on or after 2012. Yale-China ChinaChineseLanguageCentre,TheChineseUniversityofHongKong Chinese Centre, Chinese
Contact Us Continuing Education Section, Shatin Head Office & Classrooms Opening Hour: 8:45 a.m. to 5:0 p.m m. (Monday to Thursday) 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (Friday day) No service on Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. Address: G/F, Fong Shu Chuen Building Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New N Territories Tsim Sha Tsui Classrooms Opening Hour: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m m. (Monday to Friday) No service on Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. Address: 2/F, Tsim Sha Tsui Kai Fong District Welfare Association Association, 16A Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,, Kowloon Tel: (852) 94 6727 Fax: (852) 260 5004 Email: clc@cuhk.edu.hk Web site: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clc studyinclc Rev. June 2015 Yale-China China Chinese Language Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong